Ringo Starr invites fans to his birthday party in Germany

Ringo Starr has invited fans to help him celebrate his 71st birthday in style at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hamburg Germany on Thursday.

The Beatles star is urging devoted fans to mark the special day by wishing everyone 'peace and love' as the clock strikes noon on Thursday, wherever they are in the world.

Starr has been encouraging the birthday salut since 2008 and he and his loyal following will continue the tradition this year.

Starr is currently on the European leg of his tour and is eager to party with his German fans on his birthday.